Instead, think respectful and professional interactions, open and honest communication, prompt response to tenant needs, establishment of good property management systems, and customer service. 

You may have to get creative tracking down the owner and getting an agreement though and communication may be more difficult.

Your specialty is communications; keep asking questions until you are satisfied with the answers.

So in June another contractor was brought in, but I was still communicating with the first contractor.

Have a payment policy and have it clearly communicated in your lease.Rule 2. 

And minimize your communication with the tenant.

I have communicated with my agent about speaking with title regarding putting the lien money in escrow, but in two days he has not gotten an answer.

It's because we're very, very strict about this.2) Communication:I would be very hesitant to not to give them specific instructions on you to communicate with you.

I believe that has also really helped in communicating how to move forward.Lastly, we've both learned to let go of our opinions when it's in the other persons' strength.

To me, it is a sign that there would be good communication once you are a customer.